Thornwood, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

4.9 Excellent / 5.0
4,405 Population
$186,635 Median Income
$654,600 Home Value
$2,245 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
38.9 yrs Median Age
49.6% Bachelor's Degree+
4.9
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.7
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population4,405
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density3,933/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 82.8%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$186,635
Per Capita Income$71,048
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty Rate2.1%
County GDP$120,154M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$654,600
Zillow Value$883,885
Median Rent$2,245
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Depression17.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul30° / 74°
Rain48 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)45

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Work From Home17.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Thornwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$186,635
Home Value$654,600
Median Rent$2,245
Poverty Rate2.1%
Bachelor's Degree+49.6%
Unemployment0.6%
Avg Temperature52.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,405
Population Density3,933 per sq mi
Median Age38.9 years
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82.8% Black 0.9% Other 16.3%
White82.8%
Black or African American0.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races16.3%

Language

English Only81.7%
Spanish Speakers18.3%
English 81.7% Spanish 18.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.7%
Health Insurance98.3%

Income

148% above avg
Median Household Income$186,635
Per Capita Income$71,048
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,814
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$188,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.6%
Poverty Rate2.1%
Total Establishments (County)37,722
County GDP$120,154M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation2,631
Healthcare Facilities3,441
Retail Stores3,365
Manufacturing485
Total Establishments37,722

Industry Mix

Restaurants 2,631 Healthcare 3,441 Retail 3,365 Manufacturing 485

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$188,224
Avg Property Tax Paid$20,623

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.0 min
Work From Home17.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

132% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$654,600
Zillow Home Value Index$883,885

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$3,495,000
Price Per Sq Ft$424
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio105.3%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied85.7%

Rental Costs

93% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,245

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$20,623
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.15%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure23.0%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity16.8%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.3%
Regular Checkup77.5%
Premature Death Rate4,881 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.3 / 10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3,441
Restaurants (County)2,631

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)36

Temperature

30°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation533 ft (162 m)
Land Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density3,933 per sq mi
Latitude41.1184°
Longitude-73.7795°
County FIPS36119

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 63.1%

Democrat +26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.6%
High School+92.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,933 per sq mi
Land Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)45

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)36

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